We offer the best service in the watch material business. We carry all available brands of current and discontinued watch material including crystals. E howard watch company production dates by serial number. Series 6 in 19 jewel, open and hunters case, series 7 in 17 jewel, series 8 in 23 jewel open face and hunters case gold filled. For more information on keystone howard watches, see the keystone howard page of this web site. But when the name was capitalized, as is typical for a name on a watch, weisbro became weisbro which looked like welsbro. Howard watch company, howard pocket watch, howard watch.
Howard form ed a new com pany in 1857 m aking watc hes of e xcel lent quali ty. Also, by that time, the keystone watch case company also. Engraved inscription on the exterior of dust cover and initial. The end user of the work you produce with the image must be yourself or your employer, client or customer. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. If you find your watch on the list below theres a good chance that it is a watch we can restore or repair. Continuation of the 102719 auction that was postponed. Check out our other auctions for lovely antiques, fabulous and unique jewelry and wonderful watches.
Howard and howard name, although they were no longer handfinished. This watch has a circular case housing a white dial with black arabic numeral hour indicators, a single ornate black hand, a seconds subdial, and imprinted with howard. The pair acquired some of the material and watches in progress, based upon a lien against the defunct company held by rice, but they were unable to buy the existing factory or machinery, so they moved to roxbury. The company then purchased the trade name of the famous edward howard watch and clock company of boston, massachusetts. Continuation of the 102719 auction that was postponed due. Remove or modify any keystone technologies management information e. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. Howards its key set and wound from the back most keywinds were wound from the back and set from the front with a key and if you look at the movement you will see one of the cups missing were you put the key in there are two spots were one is missing. Founded in 1858 as a partnership between edward howard and charles rice, the e.
If you dont know where to start, or what type of pocket watch you would like to start collecting, why not take a look at our new, improved sitemap. Antique howard pocket watch repair, mechanical howard. Keystone or individuals known to be associated with the company at the time. Jaegerlecoultre vintage keystone howard lecoultre vintage lancaster watch co. Howard pocket watch serial numbers and production dates. This vintage pocket watch dates to 1923, a beautiful 14k white gold piece with the original box. Howard pocket watch series 10 w 21 jewels, 5 positions, serial number 1279949, in goldfilled keystone case in original box with original paperwork, from circa the early 20th century best guess.
Keystone pocket watch trademarks the following gallery contains trademarks that were issued or assigned to e. This 21 jewel pocket watch features a white face with black numerals and hands, a second sweep and rotary dial in a round silver tone case. Ive asked around a bit about this company and it seems to be the rodney dangerfield of pocket watchs, garnering little more than a quick glance. In 1903, watch production ceased, and the howard watch name was sold to the keystone watch case company of philadelphia, who also purchased the u. The information in this database has been extracted from twenty original e.
It is believed that all keystone howard watches were furnished in howard signed gold, or. Well guess whatthe company took that name and ran with it. In a 10k gold case, the nickel movement with serial number 1183943 is stemwound and set with a lever at the side of the case near the dials numeral one. Well, maybe a few of my favourite wrist watches too. Edward howard was one of the three original founders of the company that became the american waltham watch company. Nextdoor is the neighborhood hub for trusted connections and the exchange of helpful information, goods, and services. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. The keystone standard watch company should not be confused with the keystone watch case company, which purchased the rights to the e. Howard name in 1902 and subsequently sold watches under that name known as keystonehoward watches. Sep 03, 2011 shortly after keystone bought howard they started putting out a line of watches that had e. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. We are dedicated to helping our customers further their watch knowledge and find the pieces that excite them.
Whether you are looking to purchase your first watch or seeking the next rare piece for your collection, the keystone is here to help. Howard 14k white gold pocket watch liveauctioneers. Howard watch company name was purchased by the keystone watch case company in 1902 who continued to sell watches through 1930 represented by the serial numbers below. Howard name, at the time one of the most highlyregarded american watch brands, were purchased by the keystone watch case company in 1902. The seller is artfinderusa and is located in pasadena, california. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. Keystone then produced complete movement and case howard watches from 1902. Shortly after keystone bought howard they started putting out a line of watches that had e. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Keystone had bought the rights to use the howard name, and the watch is marked.
Elgin national watch company serial number, elgin pocket watch. Pictures and some catalog information on keystone howard watches can be viewed at the excellent colourred e. Info, specs, and value american antique pocket watches, with serial number lookups for manufacturers such as elgin, illinois, waltham, and hamilton e. The watches of the keystone era are typically marked e. The seller is coinsjewelrycollectibles and is located in fort lauderdale, florida. Thin model in 21 jewel, thin model in 19 jewel and the thin model in 17 jewel. Keystone extra 1607465 boston, movement number 14024.
Antique pocket watch is a resource full of information about pocket watches. The keystone is focused on bringing customers unique timepieces and an unparalleled experience in acquiring and engaging with vintage watches. The finest pocket watch movements made in the usa were machined and handfinished by e. Boston and engraved from bluma to louis 8119 keystone 14k 169302 guaranteed 14k. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage howard pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry.
Additional pictures and more information can be viewed at colourred howard pocket watches 18581930colour. The keystone offers authentic high end vintage and modern watches from rolex, patek philippe, audemars piguet, f. Casker is a leading supplier of howard and other brand pocket watch parts to professional horologists. The item vtg e howard pocket watch keystone 17 jewel series 7 12 size original case is in sale since friday, august 11, 2017. The early howard watches were mostly in solid gold or silver cases, beautifully designed and highly sought after. Howard open face pocket watch in a 14k white gold case, subseconds dial. There were no patent rights transferred, just the use of the e. Howardkeystone railroad pocket watch serial numbers. Watch and patent information guide with serial numbers.
As with many pocket watch manufacturers, in 1902 the howard pocket watch name was transferred to the keystone watch case co. See more ideas about antique clocks, grandfather clock, antique wall clock. Pocket watch identification and value guide the spruce crafts. Ivory color dial with photoof woman and auxiliary dial for seconds. One or more of its 200 parts may be broken, rusted, miscalibrated, unoriginal, previously improperly serviced, under lubricated or just plain tired. Howard 17 jewels pocket watch in original box wpapers 1920 runs. Antique howard pocket watch repair, mechanical howard pocket. Our selection of seiko and pulsar parts and crystals is unsurpassed.
Vintage keystone standard pocket watch property room. Howard pocket watch, 17 jewel movement, marked inside the case e. It was the genuine, audacious, selfreliant western spirit. Antique howard watch co boston 0143 17 jewels open face hunter. Vtg e howard pocket watch keystone 17 jewel series 7 12 size original case. Howard keystone 17 jewel series 7 12 size pocket watch in original case title. Howard railroad chronometer visible movement pocket watch. Howard keystone series 11 model e 21j 16s railroad. Antique pocket watch services antique swiss and american mechanical watch repair specialists since 1987 there are over 100 reasons why your swiss or american pocketwatch wont run. Blued metal hands are easy to read against the silvery arabic numbers. Edward howard is considered to be one of the most innovative and gifted watchmakers of his time. The two dial face is laid out in classic fashion, with a seperate, smaller dial for seconds at the bottom, 6 oclock position. It is believed that all keystonehoward watches were furnished in howardsigned gold, or. Make offer sigma nu fraternity howard pocket watch model 1912, keystone extra gold case antique 1908 series 7 e.
Welsbro watches actually began in the pocket watch era. This illinois hunter case pocket watch was special for a railroad company. Pictures and some catalog information on keystonehoward watches can be viewed at the excellent colourrede. For more information on keystonehoward watches, see the keystone howard page of this web site. Additional pictures and more information can be viewed at colourredhoward pocket watches 18581930colour. Huge old pocket watch, runs but i am unable to set the time. Howard pocket watches also endure as a masterpiece of timetelling technology. In 1903 the right s to use the howard name was sold to the keystone watch case co. Elgin national watch company in the spring of 1864 half a dozen ambitious chicago businessmen decided that if massachusetts could build a factory that built watches illinois could, too. Edward howard retired from the business in 1882 and died in 1904.
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